Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Jem and Scout learned many things in two years; however, they do not learn algebra.
In the sentence above, what best describes the way in which the semicolon is used? Select all that apply.
to connect two closely related clauses without a coordinating conjunction
to connect two closely related clauses with a conjunctive adverb
to connect two main clauses with complex internal punctuation
to clarify the meaning of phrases in a series

Answer 1

to connect two closely related clauses without coordinating conjunction

to connect two closely related clauses with a conjunctive adverb

Step-by-step explanation:

The two independent clauses are closely related and were merged into a single sentence; the semicolon was necessary because there was no coordinating conjunction used (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a conjunctive adverb (however) took that place. Only coordinating conjunctions can link independent clauses without the need for a semicolon.